Folsom Lake

Bass & Panfish: April/May/June and Sept/Oct (Spring & Fall)

Trout: October through April (all winter)

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Reservoir Info

Folsom is about 18,000 acres when full and is feed by two major tributaries, the South Fork of the American River and the North Fork of the American River. It has lots of access points and lots of boat launches as well. I has some overnight camping and lots of day use picnic areas. The lake is popular for hiking, bicycling, house back riding, sailing, boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. You can wade fish much of the lake. A float tube or pontoon boat is a great way to fish the shoreline. Canoes and kayaks are great for mobility too. Outboard power boats are a great way to fishing this large lake.

Fly fishing is most effective Fall, Winter and Spring while the fish are up near the surface and shorelines. Bass spawn in the Spring so this is the best time to get them on a fly. Fall is good too. Fall and Winter can find Rainbow Trout chasing schools of small Threadfin Shad to the surface. In the warmer months you can fish the areas where the tributaries flow into the lake for cooler water.

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Folsom Lake Map

• Courtesy Fish Sniffer site.

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Fishing Guides

• Kiene's Folsom Reservoir Guide recommendations.